Kmart
Kmart belongs here because it was everywhere—and that mattered. It wasn’t polished, but it was accessible.
Kmart vs Sears is a fight between perception and reality. Sears had the reputation. Kmart had the traffic. Blue Light Specials weren’t just deals—they were moments.
It’s easy to dismiss Kmart now, but it served a purpose. You didn’t go there for inspiration. You went there because it worked.
Against something like FAO Schwarz, it’s outclassed. Against Sears? That’s not so simple.
Do you want better—or cheaper?
Kmart's Rankings
Defunct Stores
Rank: #3 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 54.7%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Kmart vs Fry’s Electronics - Wins 82.4% of battles
- Kmart vs KB Toys - Wins 76.2% of battles
- Kmart vs Circuit City - Wins 60.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Kmart vs Blockbuster - Loses 60.0% of battles
- Kmart vs Sears - Loses 58.6% of battles
- Kmart vs Toys “R” Us - Loses 57.1% of battles